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[Urological Hodgkin's disease (author's transl)]
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|May 1, 1978
Summary
This case study details a patient with advanced Hodgkin's disease, presenting with kidney, ureter, and bladder complications. Hemorrhagic cystitis was the only complication requiring treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Hodgkin's disease can affect the urinary tract.
- Complications include kidney alterations, ureteric compression, and cystitis.
Purpose:
- To document a rare case of consecutive urinary tract manifestations of Hodgkin's disease.
- To highlight diagnostic methods and therapeutic considerations.
Summary:
- A patient presented with stag's antlers type kidney alterations, ureteric type compression, and Endoxan-induced hemorrhagic cystitis due to Hodgkin's disease.
- Diagnosis was confirmed via symptoms, i.v. urogram, cystoscopy, and autopsy.
- Only hemorrhagic cystitis required therapeutic intervention.
Impact:
- This case expands understanding of Hodgkin's disease urinary tract involvement.
- It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and targeted therapy for specific complications.